Pen-extractor.



H. F. JONES.

PEN EXTRAGTOR.

APPLIoA'rIoN-HLED rms. 1e, 1911.

990,560. Patented Apr. 25, 1911.

HERBERT F. JONES, OF OCONTO, WISCONSIN.

PEN-EXTRACTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 25', 1911.

Application filed February 16, 1911. Serial No. S,006.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, HERBERT F. JONES, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oconto, county of Oconto, and State of Nisconsin, have invented new and useful lmproveinents in Pen-Extracto "s, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in devices for removing pens from holders.

It is a well known fact that the ordinary steel pen and holder frequently become so corroded that it is almost impossible to remove the pen, when worn, from the holder without breaking the same.

The object of my present invention is to provide a device which is adapted to grasp the protruding end of the pen, and to simultaneously push the pen holder rearwardly in a direct line, whereby the pen may be withdrawn from the holder without twisting the pen or holder. v

My invention is further explained by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 represents a side view thereof. F ig. 2 represents a longitudinal section of the device in connection with a pen and holder in position for use, and F ig. 3 represents a top view thereof, removed from the pen holder.

Like parts are identified by the same reference numerals throughout the several views.

l and 2 are the clamping jaws which are adapted to grasp the respective sides of a pen preparatory to removing the same from the holder. The jaw 1 is made concave to conform to the convex side of the pen, and the jaw 2 is made convex to conform to and fit the concave side of the pen.

3 represents the pen, the protruding end of which is shown as being located between the clamping jaws 1 and 2, preparatory to being withdrawn from the holder t. The jaw 1 is rigidly connected with the operating member 5, and the jaw 2 is rigidly connected with the operating member (i, and said operating members 5 and (3 are pivotally connected together by the bolt 7, and said jaws 1 and 2 are drawn together by drawing the member 5 rearwardly toward the member 6, said parts operating substantially as a pair of pincers. The members 5 and G are preferably curved downwardly in position to be grasped by the hand of the user.

8 is a push rod which is provided at its front end with a lateral projection 9, which is adapted to bear against the front end 10, of the holder, and said push rod 8 is connected at its opposite end with an operating trigger or lever 11, through the pivotal bolt 12, and said trigger or lever 11, is connected with member 6 by a pivotal bolt 13, whereby, as the lower arm of said lever 11 is drawn rearwardly, the upper' arm is forced forwardly, together with the push rod 8, whereby the heldere is forced rearwardly and whereby, when the pen 3 is held between the clamping jaws 1 and 2, said holder will be removed from the pen.

The push rod S is supported between the inclosing walls 14 and 15, which walls are formed integrally with the member 6, and the front ends of said walls are turned inwardly at right angles to their sides, forming end bearings 16 and 17. l have also provided the push rod 8 with a rigidly fixed collar 18, and for convenience of operation, I preferably interpose a spiral spring 19 between said collar and the end walls 16 and 17 by the recoil of which, said rod is thrown toward the right in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, preparatory to engaging against the end of the pen holder. When, the pen 3 has been grasped between the opposing jaws 1 and 2, and the trigger 11 drawn rearwardly toward the right, said spiral spring 19 will yield sufficiently to permit the pen holder to be forced from the pen. lVhen, however, the trigger 11 is released from the finger of the operator, said push rod 8 will be thrown back by the recoil of said spring, to its normal position shown. For convenience of operation, and that the device may have a neat appearance, the same is preferably made to represent an ordinary pistol. I do not, however, wish to confine or limit myself to the general appearance of the cooperating parts as they may be made in a great variety of forms without departing from the essential features of my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a device of the described class, the combination of a pair of clamping jaws adapted to grasp the'respect-ive concave and convex sides of a pen, means for pivotally connecting said jaws together, an operating handle connected with each of said jaws, a

push rod slidably supported from one of Y said jaws, a lever pivotally connected near its center with one of said jaws and at one of its ends with said push rod, the opposite end of said lever being adapted to be drawn back by the finger of the operator, whereby, as said clamping aws engage a pen, the pen holder may be pushed in the opposite direction and disengaged from said pen.

2. In a device of the described class, the combination of a pair of clamping jaws adapted to grasp the respective concave and convex sides of a pen, means for pivotally connecting said jaws together, an operating handle connected with each of said jaws, a push rod slidably supported from one of said jaws, a rod inclosing case, a collar iiXed to said push rod, a spiral spring interposed between said collar and the inclosing end walls of said case, said spring being adapted by its recoil, to move said rod inwardly when released from the action of the operator, a lever pivotally connected near its center with one of said jaws and at one of its ends with said push rod, the opposite end of said leverbeing adapted to be drawn back by the linger of the operator, whereby, as said clamping aws engage a pen, the pen holder may be pushed in the opposite direction and disengaged 'from said pen.

ln testimony whereof I ailiX my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

HERBERT F. JONES. l/Vitnesses EVA A. TRUDELL, C. M. HILL.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

